Politicians want to improve our worsening mental health with big psychiatric initiatives. The problem with this model, says historian of neuroscience Danielle Carr, is that it ignores the social and structural forces causing widespread mental suffering.
  • Hyperreality@kbin.social
    16·
    11 months ago

    Fun fact: mental health issues are less prevalent when you’re able to afford a healthy diet, roof over your head, occasional social activities, and aren’t constantly stressed about all the bills you have to pay.

    Here’s my solution:

    • Currently the US spends roughly $11,912 per capita on healthcare. New Zealand, a comparably developed country, spends $4,393 per capita but their system apparently provides better care.
    • the US follows New Zealand’s example and properly regulates the pharma, insurance and healthcare system, bringing down costs by $7519.
    • the US now has better (mental-)healthcare
    • Everyone gets a Universal Basic Income of $626.58(=$7519/12) per month to help pay the most important bills or help pay the rent
    • Cows Look Like Maps@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      11 months ago

      Affordable healthcare specifically including mental health treatment. Unfortunately, in many countries it’s not included under universal healthcare AND it’s fully taxed.